Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Government Code § 616.002: DEFINITIONS.

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GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 6. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
SUBTITLE A. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 616. EMERGENCY INTERIM PUBLIC OFFICE SUCCESSION
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

In this chapter:

(1) "Emergency interim successor" means an individual designated under this chapter to exercise the powers and perform the duties of an office.

(2) "Office" includes:

(A) a state office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state, except the governor, a member of the judiciary, and a member of the legislature; and

(B) a local office, the powers and duties of which are defined by the constitution or laws of this state or by a charter or an ordinance.

(3) "Political subdivision" includes a municipality, a county, and a fire, power, or drainage district that is not included under Section 616.023.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

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